Author: Linda Shrieves

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Valencia To Offer Short-Term Optics Technician Training Program

ORLANDO – Valencia College is planning to offer a new, 15-week accelerated skill training optics certification program in September 2023 [...]


Meeting Challenges Head On: Valencia Grad Overcomes Learning Disabilities to Earn Degree

Commencement is a celebration for all of our graduating students, but it’s an especially sweet occasion for students like Mariana [...]


‘It Goes With the Couch’ – An Unconventional Art Exhibit Opens at Valencia

Orlando, FL – Starting on June 15, the Anita S. Wooten Gallery at Valencia College will display a collection of [...]


Valencia College to Hold Spring Commencement on May 7

Orlando, FL – On Sunday, May 7, more than 1,600 Valencia College students will receive their associate and bachelor’s degrees [...]

An instructor teaches a student how to use a CNC machine at Valencia College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.

Valencia Searching for Manufacturing and Industry Instructors

Kissimmee, FL — Eager to find individuals who can teach manufacturing trade skills to the next generation, Valencia College will [...]

An illustration of a sailing ship flying over the clouds for the play, "Peter and the Starcatcher."

Valencia College Brings Magical ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ to East Campus

Get ready for the magic, as Valencia College Theater presents the Tony Award-winning play, “Peter and the Starcatcher” for seven [...]

Selena Chaves in Valencia College's AST training room at the Poinciana Campus.

Trading the Classroom for Circuits, She’s Launching a New Career

The first thing you notice about Selena Chaves is her joyful attitude and helpful demeanor. That, coupled with a drive [...]


Valencia College Trustees To Consider New Lab Fees for 2023-24

At Valencia College’s Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for March 2, the board will discuss proposed changes in student lab [...]


Two Paths, A Shared Dream: Culinary Students Create Gingerbread Version of U.S. Capitol

(Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2023.  Because of the holiday season, we are republishing it to [...]


Osceola County Announces Plan to Extend Osceola Prosper For 2023 Grads

On Dec. 7, 2022, Osceola County officials announced plans to expand the current Osceola Prosper program — the promise of [...]